Japanese Painted Fern drought tolerant Pronunciation: par-the-no-SIS-us kwin-kwe-FOH-li-a

Pronunciation: par-the-no-SIS-us kwin-kwe-FOH-li-a

peeling bark

adaptable to most soil types

brown and red fall coloring

Japanese Painted Fern drought tolerant Pronunciation: par-the-no-SIS-us kwin-kwe-FOH-li-aAthyrium niponicum 'Pictum' Pronunciation: a THEE ree um nih PON ih kum PIK tum DESCRIPTION Beautiful mounds of dramatic foliage that will be a standout in the shade garden. Luminescent blue green fronds with dark central ribs fade to silver at the edges. The short stature and spreading form is excellent for use as foreground foliage and ideal for containers. Selected as the 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. An herbaceous perennial. LIGHT Full shade,